--- title: 🇲🇹 Get these legal papers if you want to travel & work in Malta description: Learn about the essential legal documents needed to live and work in Malta, including residence registration, tax number, social security, and health coverage. image: https://cityjoboffers.com/hubfs/Relocation%20Checklist%20(9).jpg --- [Malta](https://cityjoboffers.com/blog/tag/malta) # 🇲🇹 Get these legal papers if you want to travel & work in Malta [ City Job Offers ](https://cityjoboffers.com/blog/author/cityjoboffers) 07 July, 2025 ![](https://cityjoboffers.com/hubfs/Relocation%20Checklist%20(9).jpg) Thinking about relocating to sunny Malta for work? ☀️ Whether you're diving into a career in customer support, iGaming, tech, or hospitality, Malta is one of the top destinations for young professionals looking for a mix of career growth and Mediterranean lifestyle. If you're an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, you can enter Malta freely and don’t need a visa—but there are still a few important legal steps to take once you arrive. Let’s break it down! 💼🧳 ### What documents do you need to live & work legally in Malta? #### 1. **Residence Registration Certificate** As an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you’ll need to apply for a **Certificate of Registration** if you’re staying in Malta for more than 3 months. 📍 Where to apply: [Expatriates Unit – Identity Malta Agency](https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/expatriates-unit/) 📎 You’ll need: - Valid passport or national ID - Proof of employment (job contract) or job offer - Proof of address (rental agreement or housing confirmation) 💡 You must apply within 90 days of your arrival. Appointments can be booked online. #### 2. **Tax Number (TIN)** To work and receive your salary, you need a **Tax Identification Number (TIN)** issued by Malta’s tax authority. 📍 Where to apply: [Inland Revenue Department – Malta](https://cfr.gov.mt/en/inlandrevenue/Pages/default.aspx) 🧾 Access online services & forms [here](https://cfr.gov.mt/en/inlandrevenue/Pages/Online-Services.aspx) 💡 Your employer may help you with this, but you should double-check it's done. #### 3. **Social Security Number** Being employed in Malta means you must be registered with the **Department of Social Security** for access to public health services and employment benefits. 📍 Where to apply: [Department of Social Security – Malta](https://socialsecurity.gov.mt/en/Pages/default.aspx) 📎 You’ll typically need: - Employment contract - Proof of residence - Valid ID/passport 💡 Employers often handle this registration automatically. #### 4. **Health Coverage** Once you’re registered with Social Security, you’re entitled to **public healthcare** in Malta through the Ministry of Health. 🩺 Learn more at the [Ministry for Health – Malta](https://health.gov.mt/en/Pages/Home.aspx) 💡 Some employers offer **private health insurance** as an additional benefit—check your job offer! ### 🧠 Pro Tips for your relocation ✅ Keep both digital and physical copies of all documents ✅ Book appointments online whenever possible ✅ Get a local SIM card and open a bank account after registering your address ✅ Learn a few Maltese words—it’s a nice gesture even though English is widely spoken ### 🌴 Why Malta? From the historic streets of Valletta to the laid-back island life in Gozo, Malta offers a vibrant international community, English-speaking workplaces, and a booming job market—especially in tech and iGaming. And with 300+ days of sunshine, it’s the perfect place to mix career and lifestyle. ✨ Ready to move? Sort your legal paperwork early and enjoy the journey! 🇲🇹 ## Featured Jobs in Malta No featured jobs in Malta right now. 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